Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Earlier this year, PlayStation announced a new handheld peripheral for the PlayStation 5 dubbed the PlayStation Portal. Looking like nothing more than a DualSense controller that’s been chopped in half and fitted with a screen, the PlayStation Portal vaguely resembles a Nintendo Switch, I guess. Speaking with BBC News at…
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Xbox head Phil Spencer remarked that Microsoft’s recent historical acquisition of Activision Blizzard allows Microsoft to put more of their games – such as Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 – on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Consequently, he considers people who play these “Xbox”…
Just over five years after Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun launched on the Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco is removing the game from the Nintendo eShop and discontinuing physical sales. In a tweet concerning the delisting, Bandai Namco thanked fans for their support and enjoyment of the title and “kindly…
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Nintendo has announced a brand-new Super Mario Party bundle. Potential partiers can get their hands on a Super Mario Party game download and two Joy-Con — one Red Joy-Con and one Blue Joy-Con (not to be confused with the Nintendo Switch’s standard…
With Halloween come and gone, the holiday shopping season is upon us, and Nintendo is readying some killer deals for shoppers looking to get some bang for their buck. Starting November 19th, retailers will be offering discounts on several acclaimed Nintendo Switch titles. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,…
Update: It’s official. Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch OLED – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle will be available starting November 19th for $349.99. The bundle will included a Switch OLED, Smash themed Joy-Con, a digital copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (minus the DLC), and a three months…
Rumors and leaks regarding the Nintendo Switch’s inevitable successor have been becoming more prominent over the past few months and now Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry have taken a look at one of the more concrete clues – the Nvidia processor that might well be powering it. While the company’s rumored internal…
Update (11/8/23): A representative has reached out to let us know that, due to unforeseen construction delays beyond the control of the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café pop-up, the opening that was scheduled for November 10th has been postponed indefinitely. We’ll be sure to report back with more details once…
Lego has been busy with the Super Mario license as of late. Just a few months ago, we got a wider variety of Donkey Kong sets to add to the unique Super Mario Bros. interactive sets already available, and now it looks like they’re adding another set to their vast…
Pikachu has been a mainstay of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for decades now, with a colorful balloon representing the Pokémon brand since 2001. The streak won’t be ending this year, either, as The Pokémon Company has confirmed they’ll be returning for this year’s festivities. The balloon will feature the…
What could make Mortal Kombat 1 even more brutal than it already is? THINK, READER! THINK! Earlier today, Warner Bros. Game has released the first gameplay trailer of the upcoming DLC fighter Omni-Man from the extremely popular comic and Amazon Prime TV Series, Invincible. The timing of this announcement is…
Pokémon collectors can rejoice, for their die-cast collections will be closer to completion with the release of The Wand Company’s latest reveal of the Luxury Ball die-cast metal and plastic replica. The super sleek premium-quality replica (measuring 3.7 x 3.7 x 3.5 inches) seriously looks like it could provide a…
